I remember one rather rotund man in his sixties wearing not just the standard issue lime green Speedo, but it had holes cut out in the back, one on each cheek. My jaw dropped to the ground, so much in fact I thought I would need surgery to have it restored, as I pondered Why? Why on earth? What happens if he gets sunburned? How would he sit down? Would his ass look like two flags of Japan side by side? Does he use sunscreen? Which would look weirder from a distance, himself applying the Coppertone down there or his wife doing it for him? Finally I caught myself--not only was I wondering if anyone noticed me staring at some old Frenchman's half naked derriere, I think I also must have remembered the myth of the Medusa and worried that I might be turned to stone.

Here's a question for the Slog community: how many of you guys would wear a Speedo if you traveled to a country where they are routinely worn, and what would you ladies think of your husband/boyfriend wearing one?

Well, at least on in shape guys. Beer gut guys pretty much obliterate the view.

Interestingly, the one-piece lycra suits worn by cross-country skiers can make anyone look good. Not enough of those at the beach, I think.

Dan is such a tease.

It is.

*shudder*

What you see, is what you get.

is that guy the love child of Richard Lewis and a Bay City Roller?